UAE - 40 and fabulous
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The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world’s tallest tower. Photograph: Martin Rose/Getty Images
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The Emirates Palace in the capital Abu Dhabi is the second most expensive hotel ever built. Photograph: AP /Roberto Pfeil
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The luxurious Burj al Arab is the world’s first seven-star hotel in Dubai. Photograph: Oliver Lang/AFP/Getty Images
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The man-made Palm Jumeirah in Dubai is the world’s largest artificial island. Photograph: Marwan Naamani/AFP/Getty Images
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Abu Dhabi’s landmark Sheikh Zayed mosque is largest in the country. It is also the third largest mosque in the world and houses the largest carpet. Photograph: Marwan Naamani/AFP/Getty Images
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The Eye of the Emirates in Sharjah is a sixty-meter-high observatory Ferris wheel which is said to be the tallest of its kind in Middle East, Africa, and West and Central Asia. Passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of over 40 kilometres, including breathtaking aerial views of Sharjah and Dubai. Photograph: AP/Kamran Jebreili
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The Yas Island in Abu Dhabi was named the World's leading tourism project at the World Travel Awards in November 2009. The island contains the Yas Marina Circuit, which hosts the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as well as the Ferrari World theme park, which is home to Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster. Photograph: AP/Ferrari/HO
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Masdar City in Abu Dhabi is a city that relies entirely on solar energy and other renewable energy sources, with a sustainable, zero-carbon, zero-waste ecology. Photograph: Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty Images
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The Sheikh Zayed road is home to most of Dubai’s skyscrapers, including the Emirates Towers and the Burj Khalifa. The highway also connects other new developments such as the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Dubai Waterfront. Photograph: Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty Images
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The Dubai creek divides the city into two main sections – Deira and Bur Dubai. The creek remains an important element in establishing the commercial position of Dubai, being the only port or harbour in the city. Photograph: Rabih Moghrabi/AFP/Getty Images